The Monkey

In 1980, Stephen King published a short story for a sex magazine (not kidding) titled, “The Monkey.” Then, it was tweaked in 1985 as part of a short story collection under “Skeleton Crew.” Has zero link to Star Wars. Anyway, The Monkey’s about a man named Hal who rediscovers the titular wind-up toy from his […]

Back to the Future Part II

“Back to the Future” became a critical and commercial success as the highest-grossing film of 1985. A sequel was in development. It took approximately four years to brainstorm ideas on what Marty McFly and Doc Brown are doing besides saving the former’s future kids. Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale implemented time paradox as well as […]

The Faculty

Aliens were a trend back in the 1990s. “The X-Files” was the highest rated TV show on Fox. Roland Emmerich’s best work, “Independence Day” (one of my all-time favorite films) became the highest grossing film of 1996 that made Will Smith an A-List action hero. “Alien 3″ and Alien Resurrection” ruined the Alien franchise leaving […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Released in 2003, (same year Kill Bill came out) “The Return of the King” earned universal acclaim from critics, fans and movie goers alike. It became the highest-grossing film of 2003 making a billion dollars. The final installment of “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” won Oscars including “Best Adapted Screenplay,” “Best Editing,” “Best Costume […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

On July 3rd 2002, the year Tom Cruise turned 40, movie goers bought tickets to see “Men in Black II.” As they wait paitently, a teaser trailer of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” made everybody excited for the highly anticipated sequel to “The Fellowship of the Ring.” When I was a kid, […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien published “The Hobbit.” Set in Middle-Earth, a hobbit named, Bilbo Baggins is recruited by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield as a burgular. Their plan is to take back the dwarves home from a dragon known as Smaug. During his journey, Bilbo encounters Gollum. He wins a […]